Livestock and Range Management

Range livestock production is the leading agricultural commodity in Shasta County. Cooperative Extension works with producers on a variety of issues including quality assurance and range management, as well as irrigated pasture and water quality.

Focus of recent projects include:

-Irrigated Pasture Fertilization

-Evaluation of Irrigation Timing

-Depth and Irrigated Pasture Production

-Involvement in McArthur Swamp Project

-Effect of Irrigation Diversion on Stream Temperature

-Range Monitoring

-Development of a series of Beef Cattle Market Risk Articles.

This program also hosts annual workshops on timely topics such as water policy, animal health and irrigated pasture